Quality Engineer - Hart Area

Quality Engineer | Hart, MI

Salary Range: $70,000 - $104,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for ensuring product excellence and driving quality improvements? The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in Hart seeking experienced Quality Engineers.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Hart seeking Quality Engineers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for quality issues.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control plans and inspection procedures.
• Monitor manufacturing processes using statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis.
• Conduct internal and external audits to ensure compliance with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality requirements are met during new product introduction (NPI).
• Investigate and resolve customer quality complaints, driving improvements in product reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, scrap, and rework.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 3-5 years of experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality methodologies and tools (e.g., SPC, FMEA, PPAP, Root Cause Analysis).
• Experience with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and problem-solving, with experience using relevant software.

Bonus Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Proficiency with statistical software (e.g., Minitab, JMP) for data analysis.
• Experience with ISO 13485, AS9100, or IATF 16949 quality management systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement projects using Lean methodologies.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Engineer, QA Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer, Lead Quality Engineer, Principal Quality Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, Process Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Product Quality Engineer, Quality Specialist, Quality Analyst

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.